Monthly Archives: January 2012

Clinton ‘n Kate on establishing respect

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kate

In yesterday’s post, I talked about going to Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship Walkabout Tour over the weekend. I was so taken by the entire experience that I’m going to be posting about it all week. So much of his philosophy … Continue reading →

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getting downunder

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kate

Are you familiar with Clinton Anderson? He’s the Downunder Horsemanship guy on tv. Emma and I went to see his program over the weekend and I gotta tell you, it was soooo much more than I expected. First, there were … Continue reading →

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carolina jasmine, bless her heart

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kate

This winter has brought the craziest weather. Balmy, sunny afternoons and summer-like thunderstorms, then we might wake up to frost on the ground. Crazy! These mixed environmental signals are wreaking havoc on my hair, quite frankly, but this little Carolina … Continue reading →

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whew!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Kate

I know the picture quality isn’t all that great, but can you see that expression on my face? Allow me to decipher. What you see is an expression of pure bliss and contentment. Satisfaction. 100% happiness….and…a bit of relief. We’d … Continue reading →

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courage

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kate

It’s Friday morning and – maybe, like me – you need one more push to get you through this last day of the week. I found my push tacked on Emma’s bedroom door. It’s funny to me that at 13, … Continue reading →

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lucky?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kate

I guess I should consider myself lucky. I mean, I write this blog about etiquette and appropriate behavior and kindness and the importance and relevance of being nice and genuine. At first glance, you might think I’d need to turn … Continue reading →

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where you can (not really) go

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Kate

If you need me today, here is where I’ll be: And by ‘here’, I mean in my laundry room and kitchen getting ready for the week. But, if I were going to be hanging out at this barn today, I’d … Continue reading →

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don’t put your brother up a tree

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Kate

Now, now…. Putting someone in a precarious position… intentionally…. and for your own enjoyment? Is not nice. It’s all pretty basic, really. My work here is far from done. Have a great Saturday and Stay Civil!

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opt in

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Kate

Oh dear. Not good. Only because we are the best of friends, I’ll admit on the internet that this is one of the planters in front of my house. This, coupled with all the stacked up newspapers at the end … Continue reading →

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it’s all true and we are not actors

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Kate

People who are new to The Civilized Minute will often ask me “How do you come up with this stuff?” Let me tell you something. I can’t make it up. I’m not that smart. This mess is real. I know … Continue reading →

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